What is the ALX File Extension?

Reporter:   |   Edited: December 05, 2018

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ALX File Summary

There are three file types associated with the ALX File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the BlackBerry Application Loader XML File format. According to our database, six distinct software programs (conventionally, BlackBerry Desktop Software developed by BlackBerry) will enable you to view these files. These files can be categorized as Settings Files, Web Files, or Developer Files. In the majority of cases, these files will be Settings Files.

ALX files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. The ALX File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Interested to learn more about the ALX File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens ALX files, and other troubleshooting tips.

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Kinds of ALX Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Principal ALX Type

.ALX
Extension:.alx
Classification:BlackBerry Application Loader XML File

Setting file saved in XML format associated with BlackBerry Desktop software, an integrated suite of applications that manage data for BlackBerry smart phones. ALX file contains application description dat

Author: BlackBerry
Division:Settings Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.alx

Software Programs That Open The BlackBerry Application Loader XML File:


BlackBerry Desktop Software by BlackBerry

Windows
Mac

Eclipse IDE for Java Developers by The Eclipse Foundation

Windows
Mac
Linux

BlackBerry Java Development Environment by BlackBerry

Windows

Secondary ALX Associations

.ALX
Extension:.alx
Classification:ActiveX Layout Control File

Layout file saved in text format used by ActiveX, an Internet Script Language used to create interactive Web content within browsers. ALX file contains HTML components that are inserted into Web pages

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Division:Web Files

Software Programs That Open ActiveX Layout Control File Files:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Internet Explorer by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.ALX
Extension:.alx
Classification:Alpha Five Library Index File

Library index file used by Alpha Five, a Relational Database Management System (RDMS) used to create Windows and Web applications. ALX file contains index data referenced by Alpha Five to find a script, operation, function, setting, etc.

Author: Alpha Software
Division:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Alpha Five Library Index File Files:


Alpha Anywhere - Alpha Software by Alpha Software

Compatible with:

Windows

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ALX Popularity


Dominant Mobile Devices

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening ALX Files


Troubles Opening ALX Files

BlackBerry Desktop Software Removed

If you attempt to load your ALX file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open ALX Files". Customarily, this means that BlackBerry Desktop Software is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your ALX with BlackBerry Desktop Software, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: When another ALX application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Incorrect BlackBerry Desktop Software Version

It is possible that your version of BlackBerry Desktop Software isn't able to open your BlackBerry Application Loader XML File file due to incompatibility. If you do not have the proper version BlackBerry Desktop Software (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your ALX file and clicking "Properties".


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening ALX files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Other ALX File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of BlackBerry Desktop Software installed, you can still experience difficulties opening ALXs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening ALX files. Other contributing causes:

  • ALX file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Deletion of the ALX file description from the Registry by mistake
  • BlackBerry Desktop Software or another ALX application experienced a flawed installation
  • Something has caused file corruption of your ALX
  • Your ALX has adversely impacted by malware
  • Hardware associated with ALX has outdated drivers
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the BlackBerry Application Loader XML File file

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